Q. (On his third shot on No. 18)
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: That shot was 115 yards from the pin, so I hit it thinking I'd play it safe on the left side, but the wind had more of an effect than I expected and it ended up in the pond.
(On what he learned from being in a similar position to where he was in Tokyo)
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: I don't know, but I want to play well!!
Q. (On his day today)
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: It was a sad ending, but I'm glad that today was only the second day. I think it means I need to change my mindset for the third day. I was glad I was able to get birdies.
Q. (On the wind on the course)
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: The wind affected my last three shots, which was disappointing, but I want to play well tomorrow.
Q. (On being at the halfway point)
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: It's only half done, but I'm definitely in a good position now and I want to play well in the remaining two days.
Q. (On his play today)
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: I ended up getting some birdies today, and although it was tough at the end, I want to play well tomorrow. I don't know what the wind direction will be tomorrow, and I'm not sure if the temperature will drop tomorrow, so I'd like to plan based on the conditions tomorrow morning. I am really enjoying my second Olympic Games. However, while I am playing golf, I am concentrating and thinking as usual. There are both good and bad times, but I want to do my best so that I can feel happy at the end of the fourth day.
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